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  • Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

    India’s Education System: Degrees vs Skills, Jobs & Industry Gap | Arpit Agrawal | FO496 Raj Shamani

    14/04/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (03:00) - How much does a degree at JECRC cost?
    (05:21) - How long does it take for a person to get their degree’s worth?
    (11:27) - The role of a college
    (16:21) - Your ability to accept failure starts in college
    (19:56) - What are some things you can learn only in college?
    (26:52) - How much does a butler in a luxury hotel earn?
    (35:21) - Making you feel productive is the most dangerous thing a college can do
    (39:50) - Why shouldn’t people glorify words like “dropout”?
    (45:02) - Why do entrepreneurs advise people to work instead of getting a degree?
    (59:27) - Difference in salary between an IIT graduate and a JECRC graduate
    (1:04:29) - Are there big companies that don’t give you a job if you don’t have a degree?
    (1:14:52) - Can someone get work outside India without a degree?
    (1:17:00) - Is an alumni network important?
    (1:23:15) - How many JECRC graduates get a job?
    (1:24:06) - What’s the biggest problem with the Indian education system?
    (1:28:52) - BTS
    (1:29:37) - Outro

    In today’s episode, we sit down with Arpit Agrawal, Vice Chairperson at JECRC, to talk about skills vs degree, college ROI, and how career decisions are actually made today.
    We discuss whether a ₹10 lakh degree is really worth it, how salaries vary from ₹3 lakh to ₹50 lakh, and why the ROI of education is not as simple as it seems. Arpit explains why skills alone don’t guarantee jobs, how college builds confidence and exposure, and why some careers still require formal education.
    The conversation also covers IITs, average salaries, industry expectations, and why companies still prefer degrees in many roles. He shares insights on networking, working abroad, and why the gap between institutions is slowly reducing.
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    Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
  • Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

    Ankur Warikoo on People Living a Fake Life, Societal Pressure & Staying Poor | FO495 Raj Shamani

    11/04/2026 | 2h 8 mins.
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (03:28) - Where is he investing his money now?
    (05:00) - His thoughts on universal basic income
    (07:39) - How will people make money in the future?
    (15:57) - The forced labor concept
    (22:29) - Why do people want what they want?
    (31:31) - What is this generation's idea of making memories?
    (36:35) - Gen Z: An impatient generation
    (40:37) - Is this generation impatient for love?
    (48:01) - How can two people in the same relationship feel differently about it?
    (53:02) - Who initiates a divorce or a breakup: the person who is unhappy or the happy one?
    (57:49) - Does he think being selfish is wrong?
    (1:14:59) - In what ways do you see this new generation being selfish?
    (1:19:19) - Is self-respect important in a relationship?
    (1:26:51) - What's the opposite of self-respect?
    (1:44:43) - How to recognize if it's the right relationship or not?
    (1:52:57) - Why did he tweet "Settling down is a business"?
    (1:59:43) - Does a man's downfall begin when he falls in love?
    (2:02:22) - Closing thoughts
    (2:06:35) - BTS
    (2:07:15) - Outro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    In today’s episode, we sit down with Ankur Warikoo, entrepreneur, content creator, and bestselling author, to talk about money, relationships, and how thinking patterns shape your life.Subscribe for more such conversations.
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    Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.

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    How to Build a Big Brand: Gen Z, Packaging & Influencer Marketing | Suyash Saraf | FO494 Raj Shamani

    09/04/2026 | 1h 33 mins.
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (02:29) - Industries where products are rare
    (04:56) - Is there space in personal & beauty care?
    (07:07) - If he built a brand today, what would he do?
    (09:13) - One advantage & one disadvantage of Kolkata as a city
    (12:10) - Model to identify industry gaps
    (18:38) - Metrics to identify if a problem is for the larger audience
    (23:36) - Incident of visiting a company’s HQ to seal a deal
    (27:43) - What made him expand his business?
    (34:36) - How founders decide where to cut costs vs spend
    (40:33) - Does he read negative comments along with positive comments?
    (42:05) - ROI of premium packaging
    (46:00) - How to know if your product is ready to sell
    (50:33) - How to choose the right contract manufacturer
    (52:37) - Where a contract manufacturer can cheat you
    (57:02) - Should a brand focus on one product or multiple products?
    (59:00) - Process to get differentiated insights
    (1:01:47) - How he markets if insights don’t work
    (1:02:56) - How he decides product pricing
    (1:06:03) - How to get your first 100 customers
    (1:07:46) - Where to sell in the beginning
    (1:11:52) - Marketing strategies that increase brand searches
    (1:13:30) - What type of content works well?
    (1:16:39) - What level of influencer works today?
    (1:19:41) - Who would he choose: creator or celebrity?
    (1:22:28) - Who would he pay more: creator or celebrity?
    (1:27:34) - What makes a new brand acquirable
    (1:31:19) - How to reach him to scale your business
    (1:31:55) - BTS
    (1:32:15) - Outro

    In today’s episode, we sit down with Suyash Saraf, entrepreneur and founder of Dot & Key and Hyperscale Ventures, to understand how modern skincare brands are built and scaled in India.
    We discuss how the skincare market is evolving, how to identify the right category, and what makes products like sunscreen and serums work. He explains how founders can find real gaps, build fast, and use customer feedback to improve products.
    The conversation also covers packaging, Gen Z consumers, influencer marketing, and what drives people to buy. We talk about pricing, brand perception, and the early challenges of building and scaling a brand.
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    Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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    Inside Bengal’s Politics: Mamata Banerjee, Violence, India & Modi | Mrityunjay | FO493 Raj Shamani

    07/04/2026 | 2h 21 mins.
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (02:57) - West Bengal's current state
    (07:03) - Why isn't West Bengal able to attract investors?
    (16:08) - What is communism?
    (23:28) - How did CPM defeat Congress in West Bengal?
    (29:04) - Industrialization & trade unions under CPM
    (34:05) - Communist parties & corruption
    (41:56) - Naxalites
    (46:40) - The Marichjhapi massacre
    (54:00) - Why was political violence normalized by CPM?
    (1:02:35) - Rise of Mamata Banerjee
    (1:14:35) - What happened in 2006 that changed things for Mamata Banerjee?
    (1:22:27) - Why were people scared to vote against CPM?
    (1:26:54) - What is CPM's current condition?
    (1:28:41) - Why wasn't Mamata Banerjee able to revive West Bengal's industries?
    (1:39:15) - What changed for West Bengal after 2011?
    (1:41:53) - What is the current situation between Bangladesh and West Bengal?
    (1:47:05) - Has the illegal migrant situation improved in West Bengal?
    (1:49:36) - Why is SIR against Mamata Banerjee?
    (1:54:38) - What is the controversy around Vande Mataram?
    (1:59:07) - Why do our leaders fight over regional matters?
    (2:02:49) - Are women safe in Bengal?
    (2:05:50) - Cattle smuggling in West Bengal
    (2:08:07) - What would you do if you became Bengal's CM?
    (2:12:13) - Why can't any other political party win in West Bengal?
    (2:20:06) - BTS
    (2:20:38) - Outro

    In today’s episode, we sit down with Mrityunjay Sharma, Politician, Entrepreneur, Author of Broken Promises, and Election Management Chief - BJP Jharkhand, to understand the political reality of West Bengal.
    We discuss how Bengal went from being one of India’s strongest economic regions to where it stands today, and what led to this shift. He explains the role of communism, Operation Barga, trade unions, and the long-term impact of political decisions on growth.
    The conversation also covers the rise of Mamata Banerjee, political violence in the state, and why elections in Bengal often turn intense. We talk about border issues with Bangladesh, migration, and how it affects local politics and voting patterns. He also shares views on women’s safety, recent incidents, and the larger governance challenges Bengal is facing today.
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    Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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    Janhvi Kapoor on Nepotism, Childhood, Hate, Bollywood, Addictions & Relationships | FO492 Raj Shamani

    04/04/2026 | 2h 6 mins.
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    (00:00) - Intro
    (03:19) - Who is Janhvi Kapoor?
    (07:47) - The need to remind herself that she has earned what she has
    (10:11) - Does she tend to focus on the negatives?
    (12:00) - People's need to put others in boxes
    (17:33) - Does she spend time alone with herself?
    (21:30) - What would she like to say to Boney Kapoor?
    (30:31) - Not giving her father enough time, and he resents it
    (33:02) - Addiction: the biggest villain in people's lives
    (37:23) - What should people avoid doing when someone around them is an addict?
    (44:39) - What frustrates her about addiction?
    (46:20) - Does she morally judge addicts?
    (53:00) - How Portugal decriminalised drugs to combat addiction
    (57:33) - What does she think the addicts in her life were escaping?
    (1:01:07) - What is she escaping?
    (1:02:55) - What was the hardest part of losing her mother?
    (1:04:49) - The most emotionally charged moments across different phases of her life
    (1:12:04) - What she misses most about her mother
    (1:15:16) - What she would say to her mother if she had one last chance
    (1:21:27) - Her first deepfake experience and how she views it now
    (1:24:53) - How being overly sexualised has affected her
    (1:33:54) - Does she put on a performance in public?
    (1:36:13) - Is PR training real?
    (1:39:00) - What does normal love look like to her?
    (1:40:42) - Her relationship with her sister
    (1:44:30) - Why she believes every bad thing that happens to her is cosmic balancing
    (1:49:50) - Morals have aesthetic value
    (1:51:32) - 5 behavioral traits that define Janhvi Kapoor
    (1:56:32) - How she gauges intelligence in others
    (2:01:37) - Has she ever felt inferiorly superior?
    (2:03:04) - Raj's way of gauging intelligence in people
    (2:05:24) - BTS
    (2:06:07) - Outro

    In today’s episode, we sit down with Janhvi Kapoor for a deeply personal conversation about identity, pressure, and growing up in the public eye.The conversation also covers addiction, her mental health project, dealing with deepfake fears, and why PR training often fails to prepare you for real life. She reflects on love and her bond with her sister.

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    Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.

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The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don’t prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won’t be able to achieve your ‘Indian Dream’. And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life. Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better. Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
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